Juvenile arrested in Rocky Mount after attempted robbery, police say

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — A juvenile is in custody after an attempted armed robbery in Rocky Mount Thursday morning, according to police.

At 8:36 a.m. Thursday, police responded to the Metro Mart at 777 West Raleigh Boulevard regarding a theft in progress.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a young boy entered the business and presented a weapon to the vendor, demanding goods. Police said the clerk did not comply and the suspect fled Metro Mart without taking anything.

The Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene, investigated and followed up on leads. The police found the minor and took him into custody.

After consultation with the Department of Juvenile Justice, a complaint of attempted theft was obtained. The juvenile was transported to the Wake County Juvenile Detention Center.